Soccer star?

Kate had her first soccer game today i think she inherited all of the competitive genes in the family. She did a great job and played all game. She was goalie for a bit. She also scored a goal!

A couple of my favorite funny moments:

When looking at the other team waiting for them to start after half time. "You're supposed to kick it!!" she yelled.

Passing it in from the sidelines to her teammate: "Ryan!" meaning, 'it was the perfect pass, why aren't you looking?'

Spring football

I'm sure I mentioned that Sam chose to play spring football this year, rather than soccer or more basketball. He's had a great time. His team was undefeated (WOO!) after a shortened, rain-delayed season. Sam's really embraced his role as nose tackle/center. He's always felt confident about hiking the ball, but this year he tried rushing the passer and tackled more too. I think my favorite play of the season was one with the opposing team a few yards from the goal line, 4th down, and Sam pulled the runningback's flag as he crossed the scrimage line. No score! Go Sam!

I'm a horrible parent and have few pictures to show for the season, but my good friend Janet provided these. Thank goodness for friends!

Mouthguard Sam

Center Sam

Center Sam, different QB

Blocking Sam

Troublemaker Kate-- "Here, let me fill in those eyebrows."

Happy Kate

Yes, we finally succumbed to the parent tunnel

Another win for the Gators! (Not that we're keeping score!)

Flag Football

Sam's loving flag football. There are only 6 guys on the team and 5 play at a time, which is great for learning. He plays center most of the time, because he's the tallest on the team and therefore the most likely to successfully get the ball through his legs. This week he nearly ran for a touchdown and made 2 tackles.

Baseball Pictures

As you can see, our first few games were COLD! Action shots have turned out crummy so far, so I'll work on getting more in June!